Your baby's crown-to-rump length is approximately 10 inches and the total length of your growing baby is around 15.75 inches. Your baby weighs about 2.4 pounds at this point. Your uterus is a little more than 3 inches above your bellybutton. Your weight gain at this time should be between 17 and 24 pounds.
Blood vessel in the umbilical cord. For several months, the umbilical cord has been the baby's lifeline to the mother. Nourishment is transferred from the mother's blood, through the placenta, and into the umbilical cord to the baby. If the mother ingests any toxic substances, such as drugs or alcohol, the baby receives these as well!
You will probably begin visiting your caregiver once every two weeks. Week 28 is an important week for testing. You will probably be having your glucose tolerance test, an iron level test and if you are Rh negative, you should have an antibody test. The antibody test will determine if you and your baby will have any reactions to each other's blood differences. The glucose test will check for gestational diabetes.
Your baby's brain continues to develop and is now forming the folds and grooves of a fully developed brain. The amount of tissues within the brain also continues to increase in large amounts. The hair that covers your baby's scalp is also getting longer. Your baby is now large enough for presentation to be determined and your doctor might be able to find out if your baby is at risk for being breech. If your baby is breech, don't panic. There is still time for the baby to rotate.
hollysnum2 - 1.3 hours ago
Have fun smurf!!! I wish I was having a shower!
smurf91 - 2.5 hours ago
Good morning everyone :) My baby shower is today! I can't wait! Friends and family at my house gonna be fun! Posted some pics of the baby's room, my friend did this as a gift to me :) all I need is a crib! but no rush as I have a craddle for my bedroom as I have 2 dogs and don't want to worry about tripping over them every 2 hours when she is born! so she won't move into the room untill at least une 2010! Well got to get in the shower and start getting ready! Have a good day everyone!!
mamasoon2b2 - 2.9 hours ago
I am so hurt and mad at the same time. My wonderful DH promised my daughter that he would take her to ride her quad today. She was sick all week; but feels great today. Now he's going with friends instead!!! It's going to break her little heart
Eloises-mummy! - 2.9 hours ago
i wish we had baby showers here lol
shellybelly81 - 3.3 hours ago
baby shower today!!!!!!! :) so excited
lb71 - 3.9 hours ago
mommy2b - I'm sorry you're having another bad day. I hope that you & he can talk through whatever you fought about when he gets home, and put it behind you. Big hugs!
lb71 - 4 hours ago
emisamommy-our cocker is also a rescue from a backyard breeder! She was 5 when we got her from a breed rescue org I volunteered with - and she had also lived her whole life in a crate before that. I was only supposed to foster her for a few days fell in love right away. We also had to housebreak her, and she had some med probs, but she's come so far in the last 8 yrs - and now she loves her crate (b/c it's where she eats!).
mommy2b2010 - 5.8 hours ago
thank you emisamommyagain-- im just hitting that depressed mood and in need of his attention and it doesnt seem like he can give it to me.
mamasoon2b2 - 7.4 hours ago
Hello week 28! I should be sound asleep instead of up on the computer!
emisamommyagain - 13.4 hours ago
I was your age when i had my first.... I was 3 months pregnant when we got married, but we had been engaged and had been together for 4 years. I know from experience that depression and pregnancy do not mix well with a marriage and I often found myself instigating and starting the fights. I sabotaged my marriage. As I got older and wiser I learned to control this better. I have depression issues still, and am on medication for it. It has made such a difference in my life and my marriage. i am not taking the blame for everything that was wrong with my marriage, but i am able to see more clearly now. With the hormones and mood swings, i was like a raging lunatic. Every little thing set me off and i found myself picking at every tiny little thing. i have now learned to choose my battles and things are wonderful. We hardly fight and when we do it is a small fight and resolved quickly. I'm able to step outside myself and see the situation for someone else's perspective. I look back at when i was 20 and think 'geez, i am so different now, have grown so much. i am a different person now even compared to two years ago. We continue to learn and grow through age and life experiences. just remember that men and women are wired differently. We do not think alike and no matter how hard we try, they won't become the person we want them to be, or think the way we want them to. A quote that i saw recently that really impacted me... 'Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it means you decide to see beyond the imperfections' :)
mommy2b2010 - 13.8 hours ago
im trying my hardest to 'fix' our marriage. with all the bad stuff going on all i can do is sit here and wonder if he still loves me after we fight. i already have depression issues and this just makes it all worse
emisamommyagain - 13.9 hours ago
I know that feeling, we argue over the phone on occasion and I never really know when I will see him again :(. lb71~ I just got a black cocker on Halloween. We drove over three hours to get her in Seattle. (trick or treated in Seattle since we were there) We rescued her, she was a puppy mill dog... this woman had just shipped 23 puppies to California and had 7 more adult dogs in her garage in very small crates. Chrystal (our dog)who is two, spent her entire life in a crate. They only breed dogs over two, so she hadn't yet had a litter and we are having her fixed. We are having to house-break her, she walks round and round in circles because that's all she could do in the crate (sad), but she is worth it. She is beautiful and sweet and after the first day really came out of her shell. I catch her every night sleeping on the bottom bunk in my girls' room with my oldest daughter :)
and*then*there*were*2 - 14 hours ago
smallblessings: im 6.5 cms too big, and they tried to say my dates are wrong, i had my 4d ultrasound yesterday and he is bum first, legs over head, hence y im so big, im going c-sec at 38 weeks though, and he will prob be between 4-4.5 kgs. i was hoping hed be tiny, my daughter was 8pound 8ounces which was 3845kg and i wanted a smaller 1 this time :(
mommy2b2010 - 14.1 hours ago
emisamommyagain-- i just feel really bad cause we argued before he went to work. now he isnt speaking to me. i have tried to text him.. told him i loved him... everything. i got a text back that says 'ok.. im busy at work'... im bothered. thank god for this website LOL!
mommy2b2010 - 14.1 hours ago
lb71-- that is sooo sweet. i think i would cry too. good for you!! :)
lb71 - 14.3 hours ago
I have the super bestest friends in the world!!! I live about 600 miles from all of my really great friends, and today we got a ha-YUGE box from NC that was totally packed full of baby stuff from so many different people -- a shower in a box!! I cried, repeatedly. One friend even sent a handmade quilt for our son, and embroidered the first square with a chocolate cocker (that's the kind of dog we have). Toys, blankets, clothes, dishes, books, and even beer for Daddy, fudge for mommy, and pig ears for our dog. I didn't think that i'd be having a shower, so I am just totally, totally bowled over. It was so wonderful - for the first time since moving here (2 yrs ago), it felt like our house was filled with our friends. Oh, jeez, I'm crying again! :-)
emisamommyagain - 15.1 hours ago
My hubby is gone working too.... He left early Wednesday morning and won't be back til next Friday, most likely. I get extremely lonely. We moved 3 hours away from friends and family at the end of August and I am an hour away from town... shopping, the hospital, movie theater, etc. I don't know anyone here. I would go crazy if it weren't for this website, facebook and my two little girls.
mommy2b2010 - 15.3 hours ago
well hubby is off to work... im all alone.... and depressed.... man i need ice cream!!!
Donavon-Mommy - 15.4 hours ago
LADIES- I WENT TO THE DOCTOR TODAY, AND THEY GAVE ME THE SWINE FLU SHOT... SO FAR, IM FEELING FINE, LETS HOPE IT STAYS THAT WAY...
ALSO GOT MY RH NEGATIVE SHOT, AND THEY TOOK SOME BLOOD, SO BASICALLY TODAY THEY STUCK ME ALL OVER.. HAHAHA
evenbecause - 15.4 hours ago
I got the H1N1 shot today. It went well, half an hour wait, and get my glucose test done tomorrow. Also, just booked the appointment for 3D today, end of the month! I love it, see him in a few weeks, then see him in 2 months!
I haven't started the nursery either, still have so much to get.
And my gosh, mommy2b, I would have beaten that walmart woman, that is such great self-control, good for you!
tonie - 15.5 hours ago
I am basically done with the baby's room. I couldn't stop myself from buying anything and everything, LOL. I even bought a jumper at toys r us yesterday for $15 off. I figure I am going to be so exhausted with a baby and 2 other children to really do anything for the first couple months. I think I gave myself that excuse so I can just have fun shopping!! :p
no.4onboard - 15.6 hours ago
diane2010----are u naming your baby girl Parker? We have also chosen Parker for our baby, if it is a girl. I am a little leary of the name because it is pretty different for a girl, but I absolutly love it. We have chosen Avery for the middle name. Still struggling with finding an equally cool boys name. Any suggestions? I feel like we have gone through every name there is.
hollysnum2 - 16.5 hours ago
Well ladies, it's official! My morning sickness has made a debut! :( I cooked a great roast, mashed potatoes, green beans, and rolls and didn't get to enjoy it. But anywho, we haven't done anything to the nursery. I haven't bought anything either. We are waiting on black Friday to get here so we can get some deals!!! Lol
hollysnum2 - 16.6 hours ago
Hello week 28! I can't believe we are all so close to the finish line!!!
bellybumbles - 16.8 hours ago
I get little sharp stinging pains right below my belly button...anyone else?
smallblessings - 18 hours ago
hey for everyone that was talking about kick counting. i was flipping though a pregnancy magazine and babiesRus has a thing called Kicktrak. It is a little electronic gadget that you push a button and it keeps track of the kicks for you. pretty cool and it is only like $30.00. so anyways.
traymc - 18.7 hours ago
hi all new to this iam 28 weeks today time is dragging in i have 3 boys already not sure what the sex of this baby is yet
smallblessings - 19 hours ago
our house is small and our dd room is not big enough for another crib. not that it matters, she never used her crib til she was 10 months old, so this time, i am just putting a playpen next to our bed, because i am sure this baby will sleep with us. it makes breastfeeding so much easier for me anyway. But something tells me that my dd will want to sleep in the playpen once the baby gets here, instead of her room like she has been. i dont really care just so long as she is not back in our bed, she is such a kicker in bed.
carrie555 - 19.1 hours ago
just put up my 28 wk pic tell me what yal thank
onetimemom - 19.6 hours ago
elosie-mommy- i havent started on my nursery either, we are in the process of moving, but there is no rush because i know the baby is gonna sleep with us the first few months any way
mommy2b2010 - 19.7 hours ago
i love the walmarts around here... lol maybe this woman was from arizona, cali, or michigan LOL! i just dont want to start a bunch of drama. i had my days of being in trouble all the time... now its time to settle down otherwise it woulda been WWF-- Walmart Woman F***ed!!!!!! but im gonna pull my halo up from around my ass... put it back on my head and continue to laugh about having a BEAUTIFUL multi- colored eye that my nephew is totally fascinated by... hes two, and he keeps wanting to touch it LOL! OUCH!
smallblessings - 19.8 hours ago
so i think i will go ahead and throw my car seat and bag into my vehicle just so i have one less thing to think about.
smallblessings - 19.8 hours ago
well, went to the dr today, and did not get a good report. I am back to measuring 5 weeks too big again. Not sure why, we are just waiting to see what will happen. He said i could go into labor as early as 3 weeks or as late as full term, so it is a waiting game from this point on. i just hope little man stays where he is for atleast 6 more week. that way i know he will be just fine. i said to God after my appointment, 'i dont care went you bring him into this world, just let him be healthy and whole, amen'.
Eloises-mummy! - 20.2 hours ago
1moremakes3 - cheers for that. its good to know. i only need a few basics like nappies and a few more blankets and sleepsuits other than that i still have everything like a rocking chair from my daughter. im only painting there rooms a classic cream but jazzing them up with the curtins etc. pink and yellow shelves for my dd. i have them all planned out i just would rather get them done properly than do it at a rush and only do what i can afford at the time. if christmas wasnt right before id probably be ordering everything for there rooms lol
1moremakes3 - 20.3 hours ago
Eloises- we're not touching the baby's room untill he/she comes home. We have a bassinette for our room for the first couple of months and since this one is a surprise (gender) we want to see what we're having. We already have two kids so there is NOTHING I really 'need' to purchase to bring this LO home.
Eloises-mummy! - 20.6 hours ago
i see your all talking about packing your bags. im not going to bother till im about 34weeks. mainly due to money and what not, but i was wondering has everyone doen the nurserys yet. i know people who have had them done by 20 weeks. We havent done a thing. with my dd i didnt even buy anything until i was about 34weeks. not even her pram is that bad? we had bought the furniture for her room and painted it by about 37weeks but the furniture didnt arrive till just before i had her or just after, cant remember and we didnt put it up for another month or two. She was in out room for the first 3 months so i didnt see the rush. Im rushign about trying to paint the whole house before christmas and nearly have the living room done and like last time i want my daughters room to be painted and this littleones room painted before he gets here at least. hes going to get eloises cotbed and we're just moving her onto a toddler bed. do you think thats wise at 20 months old? anyone ever done that? Do i sound bad that im not bothered about having there rooms done by my due date? i mean in fully done?! i feel kinda bad but its also money and it being christmas doesnt help. :(
onetimemom - 20.8 hours ago
mommy2b thanks for the list!!!!!!!!! im gonna start packing in about 2 weeks
onetimemom - 20.8 hours ago
mommy2b im so happy your okay,,im glad you can look back and luagh, i can almost gurantee i prolly would have choked that lady lol, I live in Michigan and the walmarts here suck, they are usually dirty and crowded
cantwaittobeamom - 22.6 hours ago
Thanks EloisesMom!!! I did get my results back from the 3 hour glucose tolerance test! I PASSED! WAHOO!!!!! On to week 29 tomorrow!
pampam - 23 hours ago
I'm carrying very very high and my Dr. is 100% sure it is a boy. So it is not always that boys carry low.
smurf91 - 23.1 hours ago
So went to get a ultrasound from another dr my dr refered me to..so my little girl is measuring a week or so ahead as of now..very long legs and big feet which were kicking me like crazy at the time...she is weighing 3 pounds 2 ounces as of now, I go next sat for my 3 hour glucose as I failed the 1 hour one...then I go back nov 19th to my dr..then this other dr wants me at their office for another scan on Dec 7th! this way we can see how much bigger she is and if I will be having her sooner than Jan 26, 2010!! Otherwise all good they say she is! She is a big girls and I have a feeling I will not go natural but by C-sec :( well my baby shower is tomorrow I can't wait and the room is done..I will post pics tonight as I am at work right now...Have a good day everyone!!
tonie - 23.2 hours ago
iismeta- Wow!! Thats a huge difference! I wish there was another place around here to get it done. We have a company called insight imaging and the cheapest u/s is a 2d which is $100, then the 3d/4d at 200. I would go in a second if they told me $65!! Let me know how yours goes...hopefully you don't have to repaint. :p
iismeta - 23.5 hours ago
tonie -WOW $200. I couldn't do that either. Im getting mine tomorrow for $65.00. Hope your doc lets you have another.
tonie - 23.7 hours ago
LOL lovelyluney!!! That's hilarious!! iismeta- I was told originally at 13wks boy, then 17 wks girl, then at 21 wks the u/s tech said around 90% girl, but she was having a hard time seeing anything b/c the baby was very shy. I really want a 3d/4d u/s, but dont really have an xtra $200 for one right now. :( Hopefully, my dr will let me have another one.
emisamommyagain - 23.8 hours ago
The gallbladder is on the right side, under the ribs....the liver is there too. First day in week 28! My friend said to me yesterday 'I can't wait to hold your baby boy, it's taking forever' haha it has been flying by for me...seems like I just found out, and with the holidays quickly approaching, they will be here before we know it. I'm a bit saddened though.... this will be my last and I will miss all the feelings in my tummy. Even when he is under my ribs! lol
sprout1 - 1 days ago
mommy2b - That's terrible! I couldn't imagine that happening to me. I think I'd go nuts and go off on that lady. No offense to anyone who shops there but I'm gonna echo what lb71 said... I hate walmart! Target is so much nicer, a tad more expensive, yes, but I'm ok with that. I'm not sure about the Walmarts in everyone elses towns, but all the ones I've ever been to in California or Arizona are dirty and the people there are NOT friendly (shoppers and staff included)!
iismeta - 1 days ago
tonie - I get that all the time. Im even having dreams about holding a baby boy. I don't get another us so I scheduled a 3d for tomorrow ....just to make sure it's still a girl. Do you have and us photo showing its a girl? I have one but its sooo hard to see. I guess Ill know for sure tomorrow....lol ope I don't have to re-paint the nursery :)))
lovelyluney - 1 days ago
2 more weeks til we hit 30 weeks, thats so crazy. its getting close
lovelyluney - 1 days ago
tonie- i had a dream last night that i was spraying mmy annoying family and in laws with my booby milk!!! OMG there was a family party and i just started running around the house spraying them in the back and face hahahhahahaha . shows alot on how they piss us off huh!
tonie - 1 days ago
Ok, was told at 17 and 21 wks that I was having a girl, but every stranger that I see says when is your little boy due...b/c I'm carrying so low. Now I'm starting to wonder if the u/s tech was right or not. I think I'm going to ask my dr if I can have another u/s next week. Anyone else get comments like this?
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